An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today completed a review of long-term operational safety of Unit 6 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Bulgaria.The Pre-SALTO (Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation) review mission was requested by the Kozloduy NPP. The 11-member
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Synchro Software, headquartered in London, leader (and the market creator) in 4D construction modeling software, for scheduling and project ma
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Bulgaria is committed to the safe management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The team also noted areas for potential long-term improvements.The Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management, De
웨스팅하우스 일렉트릭 컴퍼니(Westinghouse Electric Company)와 중국 국가원전기술공사(China State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation, SNPTC)가 지난 21일(현지시간) 중국 저장성 산먼에 위치한 세계 최초의 AP1000 원자력발전소가 초기임계 절차를 완료했다고 밝혔다.호세 에메테리오 구티에레즈(José Emeterio Gutiérrez) 웨스팅하우스 사장 겸 CEO는 “웨스팅하우스의 AP1000 원전 기술의 상용 가동에 앞서 중요한 최종 절차
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today completed a nuclear security advisory mission in Switzerland. The mission was carried out at the request of the Swiss Government.The scope of the two-week International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission included th
Siemens’ Process Industries and Drives and Digital Factories divisions are teaming up with Bentley Systems’ Bentley Institute to establish a Process Industries Academy that will support the companies’ joint vision for cloud services and digital workflows in engineering and operations. The Process In
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Luxembourg is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for radiation safety while also noting areas for potential enhancements, such as increasing the independence of its regulatory body.The Integrated Regulatory Review Ser
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today completed a review of long-term operational safety of Unit 1 at the Angra Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Brazil. The Pre-SALTO (Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation) review mission was requested by Eletrobras Eletronuclear S.A.The 13-
아랍에미리트 모하메드 빈 라시드 알 막툼 솔라 파크(Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park)의 800MW(메가와트) 제3단계의 200MW 첫 단계를 시작했다.두바이 수전력청(DEWA, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority)에 따르면 태양광 집열판을 사용해 kw(킬로와트)당 2.99센트의 발전균등화단가(Levelised Cost of Energy)로 민자발전산업(IPP, Independent Power Producer) 모델을 사용하는 제3단계를 실행하고 있다. 제3단계는
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Plaxis, the leading provider of geotechnical software, based in Delft, Netherlands, and the agreement to acquire soil engineering software pro
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has helped remove 27 disused highly radioactive sources from five South American countries in a significant step forward for nuclear safety and security in the region. It was the largest such project ever facilitated by the IAEA.The material, mainly used
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded an eight-day mission to Niger to review its infrastructure development for a nuclear power programme. The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) was carried out at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has completed a review of long-term operational safety of Unit 3 at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant.The Pre-SALTO (Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation) peer review mission was requested by Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy and Coal Indu
유럽원자력계를 대표하는 유럽원자력산업회의(Foratom)는 “유럽연합이 전원 Mix에서 현재의 원자력발전 구성비를 유지하려면 향후 유럽원자력공동체(Euratom) 연구프로그램에 대한 유럽연합(EU)의 지원금을 늘여야 한다”고 밝혔다.원자력에너지 전문매체인 World Nuclear News에 따르면 Foratom은 “EU 전력산업계가 2050년까지 이산화탄소 감축목표로 정한 95%를 달성해 완전한 탈탄소화가 필요하고 원자력을 포함한 저탄소 기술이 에너지전환 과정에서 중요한 역할을 수행해야 한다”는 점을 강조하면서 “원자력이 EU의 저
캐나다는 소형모듈형원자로(SMR, small modular reactor)를 전력망에 연결하거나 또는 분리해서 활용할 수 있는 방안 모색을 위해 로드맵을 작성하는 프로세스에 착수했으며 올 가을 완료될 것으로 보인다. NRCan(Natural Resources Canada)은 이 로드맵이 캐나다가 세계 SMR시장에서 주도적인 역할을 할 수 있도록 할 것이라고 평가했다.원자력에너지 전문매체인 World Nuclear News는 “지난 2월 22일 천연자원부 Jim Carr 장관을 대신해서 Kim Rudd 의회 사무총장이 NRCan의 에
두바이가 세계 최대 CSP 프로젝트를 착공했다. 31일 모하메드 빈 라시드 알막툼(HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum) UAE 부통령 겸 총리, 두바이 왕이 모하메드 빈 라시드 알막툼 솔라파크(Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park) 4단계 착공을 선언했다.모하메드 빈 라시드 알막툼 총리는 “UAE의 인프라를 발전시키는 것이 그의 통치에서 가장 중요한 과제이며 국가의 글로벌 경쟁력을 높이는 데도 중요하다”고 말했다.세계 최대 규모의 집광형 태양광 발전(CSP,
웨스팅하우스 일렉트릭 컴퍼니(Westinghouse Electric Company)가 지난 27일 미국 뉴욕 주 남부지구 연방 파산법원(U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York)으로부터 회사의 구조조정안에 대한 승인을 취득했다.법원의 구조조정안 승인은 앞서 발표한 브룩필드 비즈니스 파트너스(Brookfield Business Partners L.P.)의 웨스팅하우스 인수와 관련한 회사의 전략적 구조조정에 중요한 이정표를 제공한다. 매각 절차는 올해 3분기에 완료될 예
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today completed a nuclear security advisory mission in France. The mission was carried out at the request of the French Government.The scope of the two-week International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) follow-up mission inclu
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of Finland’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) demonstrated a commitment to safety. The team also identified areas for further enhancement.The Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) concluded an 18-day mission on 22 March
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts observed a commitment to safety by the operator of Unit 3 at Finland’s Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant, ahead of the Evolutionary Pressurised Water Reactor’s (EPR) planned connection to the grid in December. The team also identified areas fo